Sribhumi: Seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the India–Bangladesh international border in Assam’s Sribhumi district, officials said, prompting renewed scrutiny of border security arrangements.

Members of the Village Defence Party intercepted the group at Manatoli village under the Mahishasan border belt during routine patrolling. Officials said the individuals had crossed into Indian territory from the Deutali border area of Bangladesh before the VDP stopped them.

Authorities later handed over the seven detainees to the Border Security Force and local police for verification and further legal action. Officials did not release their identities.

According to sources, authorities had deported the same group to Bangladesh on December 19, but they allegedly re-entered Indian territory within days, raising concerns over repeated breaches along the sensitive border stretch.

Officials said they would examine the circumstances leading to the repeated crossings and review existing surveillance and monitoring mechanisms in the area.

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